TB or Lung Cancer? Key symptoms, differences, and why a misdiagnosis can be life-threatening
Tuberculosis cases are still widespread in India, while lung cancer cases are steadily rising. To make matters more challenging, the two conditions often present with similar symptoms, leading to potential misdiagnosis. Symptoms that are considered similar between the two diseases include chronic cough, chest pain, unintentional weight loss, and bleeding in sputum. Such overlapping symptoms…